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A retired naval officer and high school teacher, Dr Tom Lewis OAM served in the Australian Defence Force, where he saw active service as an intelligence analyst in the Middle East. In 2003 Tom was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly in the promotion of Australian naval history. In 2021 he was the winner of the Commodore Sam Bateman National Book Prize from the Australian Naval Institute for “Teddy Sheean VC”.

Tom will talk about the upcoming release of his latest book, Cyclone Warriors: The Australian Defence Force and Cyclone Tracy December 1974 – June 1975. Dr Lewis will also have a range of his previous titles available for sale after the meeting.

Thomas Anthony Lewis, OAM (born 1958) is an Australian author, popular military historian, public speaker, and former naval officer. An author since 1989, Lewis worked as a high school teacher, and served as naval officer for 20 years, seeing active service in Baghdad during the Iraq war, and working in East Timor. In June 2003, Lewis was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly in the promotion of Australian naval history.

Dear Members and Friends, 

Please join us at Caph's Restaurant and Bar in Manuka for some fellowship and a lunch catchup. Order from the menu and pay your own way. Click here to peruse the menu - https://www.caphscanberra.com.au/menu. 

Cafe catchups are always a great opportunity to bring along any prospective members for an infomal meet and greet. 

Please RSVP by Friday 5pm to ensure our table has sufficient seats. See you there!

Dear Members and Friends, 

Further to Secretary Shawn Wilson's previous notice, you are invited to the Rotary Club of Canberra Annual General Meeting on Monday, 25 November 2024 at Mercure Canberra, Braddon. 

Following the meeting, we will hear from Heath McMichael and Phil Domaschenz of Nusa Tenggara Association, with an update about NTA's recent mission. Members of other Rotary Clubs can register to attend by emailing debbie.brown330@gmail.com. 

To attend in person, please RSVP before 5pm Friday, 22 November. 

Zoom links will be provided later this week.

Kind regards,

Debbie Marshall
Club Services Director

Dear Members and Friends - calling all volunteers!

Please join us to support our friends at St John's Care Food Bank as they are prepare for a busy festive season. 

We will be helping to unpack donations and stock shelves from 11am to 12 noon. If you wish to join in, please ensure you wear closed in, non-slip shoes and be ready to be on your feet for an hour. 

St John’s Care aims to bridge the gap and break the cycle of disadvantage, isolation, and economic hardship with compassion, advocacy, respect, and encouragement through the provision of emergency relief and other programs.

Please RSVP by Friday 5pm and a message to those who respond will provide more information. 

President Ash Marshall, together with Board Directors warmly invite you and your partner to celebrate

Rotary Club of Canberra’s 2024 Christmas Dinner

Friday, 13 December 2024

6.45pm for 7.00pm

Australian Academy of Science

The Shine Dome

15 Gordon Street, Acton

$80pp includes canapes, main and dessert

Beverages available for purchase - EFTPOS bar

$20 gift card donations in aid of St John’s Care appreciated

Raffles and lucky door prizes

RSVP essential - before 5pm Thursday, 4 December

Debbie Marshall - debbie.brown330@gmail.com

Please note number of seats and any dietary requirements with your reply